Asana

Asana is a work management platform designed to help teams organize, track, and manage their work. It provides a centralized hub for collaboration, enabling users to break down complex projects into manageable tasks, assign responsibilities, set deadlines, and monitor progress in real-time. Asana supports various project management methodologies, helping teams stay aligned and on track to achieve their goals.

Key Features

• Project Management: Organize work into shared projects as lists, Kanban boards, or Gantt charts to track progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Task Management: Assign tasks, set due dates, and add attachments to collect all pertinent information in one location.
• Automation: Automate routine tasks and workflows to save time and reduce errors.
• Reporting and Analytics: Generate reports to track project performance and enable data-driven decisions.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources efficiently by tracking workloads and ensuring balanced responsibilities.

Benefits

• Improved Collaboration: Asana's collaboration tools help teams communicate effectively.
• Increased Productivity: By organizing tasks and automating workflows, Asana helps teams work more efficiently and stay focused on their goals.
• Enhanced Visibility: Real-time updates and reporting features provide transparency into project progress, helping teams stay on track.
• Better Decision-Making: Access to detailed analytics and reports enables teams to make informed decisions and optimize their processes.

Asana, under the unified ITS license, is available to ITS staff and other authorized departments at Loyola University Chicago for project management capabilities.

Asana offers a variety of subscription tiers with varying capabilities. Please contact the PMO (Project Management Office) or reference Asana’s website for additional information.